Care Practice Questions Answered
Correct.
The public's right to expect to receive treatment that meets the standards of nursing care is
protected by:
A. state law.
B. federal law.
C. reporting law.
D. common law. - Answer B. federal law.
Which nursing action best complies with the expectations for nursing care defined by the "never
events" identified by the 2012 Rules of Participation for Hospitals?
A. Requiring all unlicensed nursing personal to attend shift reports
B. Providing care when convenient for the client whenever possible
C. Attending an in-service on evidence-based practice on urinary catheter care
D. Reporting suspected elder abuse to the nursing manager immediately - Answer C. Attending
an in-service on evidence-based practice on urinary catheter care
Which of the following situations fails to meet the criteria for establishing nursing negligence or
malpractice?
A. A nurse comes to work under the influence of alcohol.